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SECTION 1. Product and Company Identification
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

Product Code: 2724-504-270
Product Name: Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens
Manufacturer Name and Address:Telephone Numbers:Dates:
Distributed by:CHEMTREC(800)424-9300Date Created: 09/20/2006
Farnam Companies, Inc.District of Columbia(202)483-0414Revision: 03/15/2007
301 West Osborn RoadFarnam Companies, In(800)234-2269Printed: 04/30/2007
Phoenix, AZ.
Responsible Person: S.Faith, Regulatory , Phone #:
Additional Identity Information
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens Under 5 Lbs.
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats 5 Lbs. and Over

SECTION 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

  Hazardous Components (Chemical Name)  CAS #   Concentration
1. 2,4-Dodecadienoic acid, 11-methoxy-3,7,11-trimethyl-, 1-
methylethyl ester, [S-(E,E)]- 		65733-16-6 3.6 %
2. Etofenprox {1-((2-(4-Ethoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropoxy)methyl)-
3-phenoxybenzene} 		80844-07-1 40.0 %
   OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
1.   No data.   No data.  
2.   No data.   No data.  

SECTION 3. Hazards Identification
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

Emergency Overview
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Keep out of the reach of children.
Repeated exposure to etofenprox can cause skin irritation

Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? N.A. , Skin? Yes , Eyes? Yes , Ingestion? Yes
Potential Health Effects (Acute and Chronic)
ACUTE TOXICITY
Oral: LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal: LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg (rat)
Inhalation: (R/S)-Methoprene LC50 (rat)>210 mg/L airEtofenprox: LC50 >5.9 mg/L

Carcinogenicity: NTP? N.A. , IARC Monographs? N.A. , OSHA Regulated? N.A.
Carcinogenicity/Other Information
No data available.
Recommended Exposure Limits
Not established.

Signs and Symptoms Of Exposure
May cause mild skin irritation. May cause minimal eye irritation. Not a sensitizer.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure
No data available.

SECTION 4. First Aid Measures
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Eye: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes
Skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with planty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Ingestion: Call a physician or poison control center immediately for guidance. Have a person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: Remove affected person to fresh air. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.

Note to Physician
Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

Flash Pt: 112.00 F Method Used: No data.
Explosive Limits: LEL: No data. UEL: No data.
Extinguishing Media
Water, CO2 dry chemicals, foam
Fire Fighting Instructions
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Normal procedures. Do not allow fire fighting water to escape into waterways or sewers.
Flammable Properties and Hazards
None Known.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.

SECTION 6. Accidental Release Measures
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released Or Spilled
Steps to be taken: Do not allow spill to enter waterways inhabited by aquatic organisms. Soak up with absorbent material and place in a suitable container for disposal.
Absorbents: Clay granules, sawdust, dirt or equivalent.
Incompatibles: Strong oxidizing agents

SECTION 7. Handling and Storage
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

Precautions To Be Taken in Handling
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash hands after handling.
Precautions To Be Taken in Storing
Keep out of the reach of children. Do not store near food or food stuff.
Other Precautions
No data available.

SECTION 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

Respiratory Equipment (Specify Type)
See below.
Eye Protection
See below.
Protective Gloves
See below.
Other Protective Clothing
Not needed if product is used according to label. If prolonged exposure is anticipated, it is recommended to wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.
Engineering Controls (Ventilation etc.)
General ventilation is sufficient under normal use conditions.
Work/Hygienic/Maintenance Practices
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking smoking or using restroom.

SECTION 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

Physical States:  [ ] Gas , [ ] Liquid , [ ] Solid
Boiling Point: NE
Melting Point:  NE
Specific Gravity (Water = 1): 0.000000
Density: NE
Vapor Pressure (vs. Air or mm Hg): NE
Vapor Density (vs. Air = 1): NE
Evaporation Rate (vs Butyl Acetate=1):  NE
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Percent Volatile: No data.
Saturated Vapor Concentration: NE
Viscosity: NE
pH:  NE
Appearance and Odor
Pale yellow liquid with pleasant, weak fruit-like odor

SECTION 10. Stability and Reactivity
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

Stability: Unstable [ ] Stable [ X ]
Conditions To Avoid - Instability
No data available.
Incompatibility - Materials To Avoid
Incompatibility w/ Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Or Byproducts
Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide
Hazardous Polymerization: Will occur [ ] Will not occur [ X ]
Conditions To Avoid - Hazardous Polymerization
No data available.

SECTION 11. Toxicological Information
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

CHRONIC TOXICITY
Methoprene [Based on (RS) Methoprene Tech]is not a carcinogen. The NOEL for non-carcinogenic effects in an 18 month mouse study was 250 ppm.
Etofenprox is not a human carcinogen (EPA Category C). It is not listed as a carcinogen by NTP or IARC and is not regulated by OSHA. In rats the target organs are the liver and thyroid. The NOAEL for chronic toxicity is 3.7 mg/kg/day for male rats. The target organ in mice is the kidney. The NOAEL is 3.1 mg/kg/day for mice.

SUBCHRONIC TOXICITY
Etofenprox is a mild skin irritant after 4-weeks of treatment. No systemic toxicity from dermal exposure was observed at doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day.

DEVELOPMENTAL/REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
Methoprene [Based on (RS) Methoprene Tech] is not a teratogen. The NOEL for maternal and embryo toxicity in rabbits was 200 mg/kg/day. The NOEL for reproductive effects in rats was 2,500 ppm.

Etofenprox is not a teratogen. It is does not have adverse effects on reproduction.

MUTAGENICITY
Methoprene [Based on (S) Methopene Tech] is not a mutagen.
Etofenprox is not a mutagen.

SECTION 12. Ecological Information
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE (RS) Methoprene Etofenprox
Hydrolysis: T1/2 > 4 week N/A
Photolysis: T1/2 < 6 hours N/A
Soil half life: ~ 10 days N/A
Water solubility: 0.52 ppm N/A

ECOTOXICITY
Acute Toxicity: (S) Methoprene Technical: LC50 (trout): 760ppb, LC50 (Bluegill): >370ppb; aquatic invertebrates: LC50 (Daphnia): 360 ppbEtofenprox Technical: extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. LC50 (trout) 3.3 ppb and LC50 (bluegill) 8.5 ppb,

SECTION 13. Disposal Considerations
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

Waste Disposal Method
Do not reuse empty tube. If household waste, wrap empty tube and discard in trash. For larger amounts, consult state and local regulations for proper disposal.

SECTION 14. Transport Information
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

DOT Proper Shipping Name
No data available.

Additional Transport Information
No data available.

SECTION 15. Regulatory Information
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

No data available.

SECTION 16. Other Information
Bio Spot Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens

Supercedes Revision 09/20/2006

NFPA Hazard Ratings:
Flammability
Health
1
1 b
Instability
Special Hazard
Minimal:0
Slight:1
Moderate:2
Serious:3
Extreme:4
The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification.